Sylvie Vartan, born on August 15, 1944, in Iskrets, Bulgaria, is a celebrated French singer and actress renowned for her dynamic performances and significant contributions to the yé-yé movement. After moving to France in 1952, she quickly rose to fame in the early 1960s with hits like "La plus belle pour aller danser" and "Comme un garçon." Vartan's style seamlessly blends rock and roll, pop, and disco, reflecting influences from American music icons such as Elvis Presley and Brenda Lee. Over her illustrious career, she has sold millions of records, performed internationally, and received numerous accolades, including being appointed a WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Maternal and Child Health in 2005. In 2025, at the age of 80, Vartan bid farewell to the stage with a series of memorable concerts in Paris, marking the end of a remarkable 63-year career. ([lemonde.fr](https://www.lemonde.fr/culture/article/2025/01/26/sylvie-fete-les-adieux-de-vartan_6516209_3246.html?utm_source=openai))